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PF04 FJE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,024 mi
Last recorded76,024 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 FJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,024 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,126 miles

exhaust to gearbox mounting broken, system still secure

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,390 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight oil leak on gear box

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased with slight corrosion

condensation in offside front headlight

Fail 28 Feb 2015 67,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased with slight corrosion

condensation in offside front headlight

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,528 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 43,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,273 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,892 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,164 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,799 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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PF04 FJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF04 FJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PF04 FJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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